Chapter Twelve

Truth behind the truth – Part Two

It's a little boring and it's all explanations... Although not very thing... It's the mid... Hope you enjoy the chapter...

Sakura sat beside Nadeshiko, her hands hold Nadeshiko's hand very tightly. Syaoran just smiled mildly, but felt a little lonely.

"First of all, what do you people want to know?" Rex asked.

"Reasons why in the first place you know Sakura and Kit, and of course, Nadeshiko Kinomoto?" Syaoran asked before anyone else did.

"Something that comes out of your mouth is always something I don't wish to answer," Rex replied, "And did I tell you, you are getting bad influence from Eriol."

"I heard that, Rex. Just spill everything out alright," Eriol complained.

"Fine!" Rex smiled nervously, "Nadeshiko, here, was assigned before us to take the Kinomoto out. The order was passed down by my father, himself. Nadeshiko and her former partner, Frank, were sent to the Kinomoto as undercovers."

"Undercovers?" Sakura asked, looking at Nadeshiko who remained expressionless.

"Five years later, my father was assassinated," Rex said sadly, "I was taken into the CIA under the protection program. However, I was asked to work in this case on the Kinomoto's. Well, not really involved. That's how I knew Nadeshiko."

"Wait, I know Nadeshiko and Frank were CIAs, so what is it got to do with Sakura's father, Sakura or Kit?" Syaoran asked.

"I'm getting there, Syaoran. Don't be so impatient!" Rex made a face at him. At least all the rest were listening and not interrupting him at all. "Nadeshiko fell in love with Fujitaka-san and she married him. Frank was angry. He was madly in love with her. He reported the situation to us. They saw her actions were unacceptable."

"I didn't want Fujitaka-san to get hurt. I love him, as much as I love my children," Nadeshiko replied, "I will do anything for him."

"Yes, yes, I understand. But Frank didn't. I can't stop him from loving you. I only could, asked him to stay out of your business," Rex sighed.

"Frank is my father," Kit replied, "I was right about him not loving my mother. But something else was bothering me. Isn't it a little too young for you to be a CIA at that time?"

"I was my father's son and was taught with all the essential skills. And in all case, I was asked, in my father's wish, to continue the case for him. I was the only one who knew the case well, other than my father," Rex explained, "But of course, I was not allowed to be in-charge totally. I was too young to handle it. But the president allowed my presence in the CIA investigation. He told me I will be recruited when I am 16. In the same case as Syaoran."

"How about Eriol? I don't think he is more than 28," Syaoran replied.

"I was taken in because of my hacking skills you moron," Eriol replied.

"Hacking?" Syaoran asked.

"Syaoran, I want to know everything," Sakura silenced the boys, "Please, Rex, continue. I want to know what exactly was going on in the past."

Nodding his head, Rex continued, "As you heard, Kit's mother, Yumi who is Fujitaka's little sister, married Frank. He did that for a reason. He knew, Yumi was Fujitaka's weakness as well. He couldn't use Nadeshiko against Fujitaka. He loved her and wanted her for his own. We knew he was in serious trouble, he didn't report about the situation. But it was a good thing Nadeshiko did. I warned her to be careful of him not to rein the plan. And I was right about it again. He almost reined the plan."

"My mother killed him. She knew he was using her against her brother, Fujitaka-sama. She killed him," Kit replied, "My mother killed my father."

"We received that news from Nadeshiko," Rex put out an expressionless expression, "Though we felt sad, we felt relieve as well. He didn't rein our plan before it really started."

"I wonder if you people have any heart," Sakura whispered out loud.

"We do, Sakura," Rex replied, "And let me put it in this way, if I was not the one who was in-charge, Sakura, your mother, Nadeshiko will not be alive."

"I wouldn't?" Nadeshiko let out shock in her voice.

"The president was angry about your action and wanted you to be dead. That's why I wanted you to fake your death," Rex replied, "I knew, by then, the president had something on his sleeves. I kept Nadeshiko's identity low and kept her at your place, at your sensei's place."

"My house?" Tomoyo asked.

"Yes, your house. She worked as a maid. She can keep her eyes on Sakura and Kit as well as Touya, Sakura's brother," Rex sighed.

"I want to be near you," Nadeshiko replied smiling a little, "I want to see my Sakura grow up. Even if it was harsh on you, and I wanted so much to tell you I was always at your side, I kept my identity. I knew I can't let my identity be known. I'm sorry."

"Fujitaka-sama knew you are alive," Kit replied, "That's where I come in."

"Yes, he was clever. I could no longer hide her anymore. Fujitaka was figuring things out fast. It was a good thing I was 16 by that time. I immediately requested to get engage in meeting you, Kit and make use of you to distract him," Rex said honestly, "But the plan was backfired, when Fujitaka actually was using you against me."

"Wait, my father died when I was 8, and you are, here, what? 32 years old?" Sakura asked, "It wasn't possible."

"No, it is possible, Sakura-san," Nadeshiko replied, her left hand was over her mouth as if she was in deep thought, "Fujitaka is always on the run. He can easily fake his death."

"Yes, he faked his death and left the house," Kit replied, closing her eyes, "He told me not to tell you anything about this. But I guess I still have to tell you about this. He wanted to know if Nadeshiko-sama had also loved him, but he can't bear to leave you waiting for his return. So, he decided to fake his death."

"I heard from Nakuru and Yukito, it was Yukito who caused the death of Father," Sakura shouted.

"Yes, they are the one who killed him, alright," Kit replied, "But please listen Sakura. Fujitaka-sama had his reasons why he faked his death. He didn't wish to have a heart that will hold him back. He knew he might not return. He loves you, Sakura. He can't stand the thought of you waiting for his return. It will affect his actions."

"I know but..." Sakura looked at the floor. She knew, she understood how her father felt. She would do the same if she was in the same shoe.

"Kit and I were going out that time; I knew very well what I was doing. Kit knew also," he made a face while Kit smirked, "I fell into the trap they set. I was forced to make a decision. It's either I choose her or Nadeshiko."

"You choose Nadeshiko," Kit reminded him.

"I have to!" Rex shouted, "I can't let out top-secret. I can get myself killed."

"In all case, Sakura, your father asked Rex where he could find Nadeshiko-sama," Kit continued, "But Rex refused to say. Disappointed, he came back in secret. It was then he heard that you had completed the training which was schedule to be done in 4 years and you completed it in 4 months. He was rather surprised. And more surprising news came to him, that Touya was missing and Yukito had been going out with you Sakura."

"Don't remind me how dumb I was. So drowned in his love that I didn't realized he's the enemy," Sakura snapped. Syaoran made his eyes roll.

"He was gaining power," Kit replied, ignoring Sakura, "Fujitaka sensed the danger to let you be with him. He went to him and pleased him to let go of you."

"Oto-san what?" Sakura asked in shock.

"He pleased Yukito to let you go," Kit replied, "And Yukito came up with the offer of wanting him to help his ambitious of taking over the government."

"I know his little offer," Sakura made a face, recalling that disgusting face that was on Yukito's face when he told her about it.

"Fujitaka-sama refused," Kit replied, "Before he could leave the place, he was countered and Yukito took the chance and killed him."

"You spoke as if you were there," Alex said finally. He and his wife, Meiling had completely kept silence as well as Tomoyo.

"I was there. I saw the whole event happening," Kit replied painfully, "Fujitaka-sama protected me from them. He asked me to protect Sakura for him and tell her everything about the case when she is older."

"He protected you?!" Rex, Sakura and Nadeshiko almost shouted at the same time. Kit stared at them and nodded her head. Sakura looked at Kit. Her father protected Kit? It sounded a little ridiculer but it was believable. Nadeshiko looked at that lady. She knew Kit was a nice girl but her husband actually protecting her actually meant that he actually had feeling for her. Rex was feeling rather bitter. He knew, from her voice, Kit had something for that guy too.

"If that's what I think you are thinking," Kit replied nervously, "It's not what you think."

"My husband, Fujitaka-san will never do so much if he didn't have feelings for you," Nadeshiko replied sadly.

"Nadeshiko-sama..." Kit was rather lost of words.

"Fine, can I ask something?" Eriol coughed to get everyone's attention, "So what is exactly our assignment?"

"I'm actually finding out the relation between Mafia and the President," Rex replied, "There is why I used the current case to bring all of you together."

"Mafia?!" Sakura, Meiling and Tomoyo shouted out loud. Kit, Syaoran, Nadeshiko, Alex and Eriol looked at them in shocked. What had made them shout?

"Shh... Don't shout it out loud will you? What's wrong with you people?" Rex asked.

"Meiling," Sakura looked at Meiling as well as Tomoyo.

"I know," Meiling looked at the floor, "It might be dangerous if I got involved here."

"Is there something you girls are hiding?" Eriol asked, looking at his wife for answer. Tomoyo avoided his eyes.

"Nothing, really," Sakura lied. Mafia... It was dangerous for them to get really involved in this case. For even since they were young, the Mafia had been their best partner in gaining weapons. It was even more dangerous for Meiling to be involved. Meiling was also in contact with the Mafia. It will be a risk.

"I think I will need to talk to the group, they might come in handy," Kit replied.

"Why do you think so?" Rex asked.

"Chris's husband is a Mafia," Kit replied in short, "Any problem?"

"Chris's husband's a what?!" Meiling asked.

"A Mafia," Kit repeated, "What's the big problem?"

"Mafia's dangerous," Tomoyo shouted.

"Not to me," Kit smirked, as she walked out of the room.

"Wait! Kit-ne-san!" Meiling shouted as she ran after Kit and Tomoyo following closely behind her.

"What's with her?" Rex asked.

"No idea," Eriol replied.

"Just to remind you, Syaoran, Xiao Long and Xiao Feng are in the guest's room," Alex told them.

"Thanks for the reminder," Syaoran replied, "I was still wondering whether to tell them the truth."

"Syaoran," Sakura called out his name. Syaoran looked at Sakura's sad face. How was him going to tell them? How would they accept a killer as their mother? Why? How?

"Go ahead and tell them I'm their mother."

"Are you sure?" Syaoran's eyes widened, "What if they can't accept you?"

"It's up to them," Sakura smiled mildly; "We have to respect their decisions. It's up to them whether or not they accept me as their mother."

"Mother? What is going on, Sakura-san?" Nadeshiko asked.

"Oh... That...Ahm..." Sakura looked nervously at her mother. She didn't know how to tell her mother. Well, she didn't know where to start explaining.

"Agent Li?" Nadeshiko asked Syaoran as she saw her daughter's tongue seem all tied up.

"That's another story, Mrs. Kinomoto," Syaoran replied.

"Whose children are those?" Nadeshiko asked as she looked back at her daughter.

"Ahm..." Sakura felt herself retreat a little from her mother, "Syaoran's..."

Nadeshiko stared at Sakura and then at Syaoran with her mouth widen in shocked.

"Agent Li's..." Nadeshiko managed to speak, "When?"

"12 years ago," Rex answered for them, "Apparently you are not keeping up to date. Your daughter used to be an assassin."

"I know she is an assassin!" Nadeshiko shouted, "But what has it got to do with Sakura?"

"Phantom Cherry," Sakura whispered, "I'm Phantom Cherry." Nadeshiko blinked at her daughter who avoided her eyes and stared at the floor.

"You are that assassin?" Nadeshiko asked, her eyes gentled. Sakura nodded her head in reply.

Just then, a voice made the gang looked at the doorway at the source of voice.

"Dad? Mom?" Xiao Feng asked in a timid voice as she stood there with Xiao Long behind her.

Another chapter done... I mean part done... Hai... Sorry about the cliffhanger... Kinda of getting out of ideas to write... My brain cells are getting eaten up by the exams... Save me!!! I'm so going to fail them all!!! And I finally let Xiao Feng called Sakura, Mom!

Lil-star69er, thanks for your good luck... I really need all the luck I could get... To pass my exams...

Kazumi Kairi or Kairi-chan, I thought you should have guessed it... Since I never mention about Sakura's mother right from the start... In all case, now you know.

Tien-chan, if you want, I wouldn't mind adding you in, since I need another chapter for someone... heehee... I wouldn't tell you that character...

I'm in the mid of exams... So forgive if this chapter is really not up to standard... Gomen... Really... Like I always say... If it's not good, please don't review...

Signing off with love,

Kit.